Alive and kicking

So you'll be glad to know that I made it through my doctor's appointment! Of course, my blood pressure was through the roof (168/104), but when I took it this morning 138/86. The nurse told me that I need to be under 150/90. The doctor is concerned because she can't know how much it rises during normal activity, how prone I am to a stroke. Well, I don't want to have a stroke, so I will monitor my pressure for 4 weeks and call the nurse with the readings. We will then assess whether or not I need bp meds, but not atenolol because it is a beta blocker and makes me tired. There are other options available. I also begin the pre diabetic support group on Sunday, and perhaps if I lose some weight, my blood pressure will be better. On the positive side, I have never experienced headaches and double vision. I surmise I have the worse case of white coat syndrome possible. I had a small spot removed from my leg and it is rather painful today. The wound did not want to stop bleeding, so the doctor told me no running or hopping in hapkido. I did low impact martial arts last night, but I'm hoping to participate in kickfit tonight. I had a talk with my dad. The nurse is coming on Monday to evaluate him for home health care. He wants to cut back on his driving and I told him that I could help on my day off. He wants to stay at his home and not go to assisted living.